We launched 2024 Let Freedom Ride to increase youth voting on tipping point campuses in swing states and districts. Civic Influencers is reimagining voter engagement for marginalized youth at community colleges and hiring and training young people on campuses to engage their peers through tabling, dorm storming, class presentations, holding events and Strolls to the Polls.
Entity Type: c3
Mission Statement
Civic Influencers uses ongoing research, innovation and evidence-based voter engagement racial justice strategies, including organizing, advocacy and education for youth, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, Disabled and Youth of Color (BIHDYoC) for a more equitable and inclusive democracy.
Budget Size:
Medium
CaPA States Covered:
AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, IA, IL, IN, ME, MI, NC, NJ, NV, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, WA, WI
Sub-State CaPA Priority Geographies Engaged:
NY-04, NY-17, NY-18, NY-19, NY-22
Geographic Focus:
Rural, Suburban / Ex-urban, Urban - Small city (<100k), Urban - Large city (>100k), Other
Core Constituencies:
BIPOC (Black; Indigenous and/or People Of Color), MASA (Muslim; Arab; South Asian), Youth and Students (aged 17-35)
Organization Leadership:
BIPOC-led, Women-led, Queer-led, Trans; non-binary; and gender nonconforming-led, Youth-led (aged 15-35)